About me
I am an experienced Security Engineer with over a decade in the IT industry, specializing in SIEM, automation, DevOps, and cloud computing across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms. Currently, I am a Senior Security Engineer at Edgewater Federal Solutions, where I excel in creating complex Cribl pipelines for data manipulation and transformation, ensuring compliance with M21-31 guidelines. I also develop and maintain Python scripts for data processing and integration, and utilize Ansible for automating deployment and configuration management.
Before this, I worked as a Senior Cyber Security Engineer at Enterprise Products, where I managed large-scale SIEM deployments and supported users through data ingestion and analysis. I developed custom Splunk apps and add-ons, and implemented proactive threat intelligence programs to identify and assess potential cybersecurity threats.
At Equifax, I collaborated with the compliance team to ensure adherence to FedRAMP requirements and performed comprehensive cyber defense analysis using the MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks. I also designed automation workflows using the Demisto (XSOAR) platform to enhance incident response efficiency.
My role as a Security Consulting Consultant at Accenture involved providing strategic guidance on Splunk solutions, implementing scalable architectures, and mentoring junior engineers. My journey started at Tata Consultancy Services as a Software Engineer, where I prepared and tested Splunk search strings and created dashboards and alerts for various business users.
My technical skills include expertise in SIEM tools like Splunk, Devo, and Securonix, automation and scripting with Python and Shell scripting, and proficiency in DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform. I am also well-versed in cybersecurity practices including threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and incident response, alongside maintaining regulatory compliance with GDPR, FISMA, and FEDRAMP.
I hold a BSc in Computer Science from Cleveland State University and certifications as a Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect and Cribl Certified Admin. With my extensive experience and diverse skill set, I am committed to driving security innovation and efficiency in every role I undertake.
What i'm doing
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Splunk Engineer
Designs, implements, and manages Splunk infrastructure for data collection, analysis, and visualization.
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Cribl Engineer
Optimizes data flow using Cribl Stream for enhanced observability and data integrity.
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Cyber Security Engineer
Protects systems and data from cyber threats through security measures and incident response.
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Devops Engineer
Designs and implements security controls to protect IT infrastructure and ensure regulatory compliance.
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Observability Engineer
Manages observability tools to monitor, analyze, and visualize IT system performance and health.
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SIEM Engineer
Configures and optimizes SIEM systems for effective threat detection, monitoring, and incident response.
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